FRIDAY,the 3rd May,
President Obama will deliver a speech at the National Anthropology
Museum in Mexico City, Mexico.
President Obama travels to Mexico
and Costa Rica to reinforce
the deep cultural, familial, and economic ties that so many Americans share
with Mexico and Central America.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/mexico-costa-rica-trip-2013
National
Museum of Anthropology
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Mexico City's Anthropology Museum:
About the National
Museum of Anthropology:
Mexico City's
National Museum of Anthropology has 23 permanent exhibit halls. Archaeology
exhibits are located on the ground floor and ethnographic exhibits about
present-day indigenous groups in Mexico are on the upper level.
When you enter the museum, the rooms on the right hand side
show the cultures that developed in Central Mexico
and are organized in chronological order. Start on the right and make your way
around counter-clockwise to get a feel for how the cultures changed over time,
culminating in the Mexica (Aztec) exhibit, full of monumental stone sculptures,
of which the most famous is the Aztec Calendar, commonly known as the "Sun
Stone."
On the left of the entrance are halls devoted to other
cultural areas of Mexico.
The Oaxaca
and Maya rooms are also very impressive.
Several of the rooms have recreations of archeological
scenes: murals in the Teotihuacan exhibit and
tombs in the Oaxaca
and Maya rooms. This gives the chance to see the pieces in the context in which
they were found.
The museum is built around a large courtyard, which is a
nice place to sit when you want to take a break. The museum is big and the
collection is extensive, so be sure to set aside enough time to do it justice.
The National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de
Antropologia) in Mexico City contains the
world's largest collection of ancient Mexican art and also has ethnographic
exhibits about Mexico's
present-day indigenous groups. There is a hall dedicated to each of the
cultural regions of Mesoamerica and the
ethnological exhibits are located on the second floor. You could easily spend a
full day, but you should at least dedicate a few hours to exploring this
museum.
Mexico City's Anthropology Museum
is one of our picks for Top Ten Sights in Mexico
City.
Location:
The museum is located on Avenida Paseo de la Reforma and
Calzada Gandhi, Colonia Chapultepec Polanco. It is just outside the gates of Chapultepec Park.
Getting there:
Take the metro to either Chapultepec
or Auditorio station and follow the signs from there.
The Turibus has a
stop right outside the museum.
Hours:
9 am to 7 pm Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Mondays.
Admission:
51 pesos. Admission is free on Sundays for Mexican citizens
and residents.
Highlights:
The Sun Stone or Aztec Calendar
Recreation of Pakal's tomb in Maya exhibit room
Jade mask of the Zapotec Bat God in Oaxaca exhibit room
Official website:
National
Museum of Anthropology
photos
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Mexico City’s National Anthropology Museum
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On my trip to Mexico City this summer, I visited the National Anthropology
Museum. There is no other
museum that depicts the vast history of Mexico in such a majestic way. You
feel like you go back in time as you walk through the showing rooms. Real size
villages and figurines captivate your eye, and the collection of indigenous art
is absolutely beautiful. I think the highlight of all was when I entered the
room where the original Aztec Calendar is located. What an amazing experience
to see it! It is definitely a must when you go to Mexico City.
– Arcelia
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National Museum of Anthropology – Mexico
City – Part One
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Day One – Hope you are well rested as we start the day at
the NMA. As previously noted it is huge with 44,000 sq. metres of exhibitions
on 2 floors. It was created on this site in Chapultepec Park
in 1964. Pace yourselves as we travel through the various halls. In most cases
you can take photos without flash. If in doubt, ask Sergio to check with the
security. We will stop for lunch here midday. (If you are fatigued, you can
choose to go back to the Hotel or explore more of Chapultepec Park
which is nearby -
Chapultepec
Park, or Grasshopper
Hill, is the largest city park in the world, an awesome expanse of greenery
marbled with walking paths that meander between quiet ponds, monumental
buildings, and a world-class collection of museums. Visitors could enjoy a
quiet afternoon in its embrace, surrounded the sidewalk stands, soccer games,
and other amusements, or explore the park for months on end, finding something
new every day.
The park was probably set aside as greenspace in the 1300s,
but wasn’t officially protected until 1428, by King Nezahualcoyotl. The Spanish
and Mexican governments have since maintained most of its natural integrity,
though they did add aqueducts, palaces, and other public spaces within.
The most popular attractions include the massive zoo, also
founded in the 1400s; the National Museum of Anthropology; La Feria Chapultepec
Mágico, a small amusement park; and the President’s mansion at Los Pinos.
ANTHROPOLOGICAL MUSEUM MEXICO
CITY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH7rb1yGAdM
ANTHROPOLOGICAL MUSEUM I MEXICO CITY
AZTEC SECTION -
HUGE Coatlicue ONE
HEAVY DUDE!!
National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fldeoMd8pCM
National Museum of Anthropology Mexico CITY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcnR2TSiGjk
The National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de
Antropologia) in Mexico City contains the
world's largest collection of ancient Mexican art and also has ethnographic
exhibits about Mexico's
present-day indigenous groups. There is a hall dedicated to each of the
cultural regions of Mesoamerica and the
ethnological exhibits are located on the second floor. You could easily spend a
full day, but you should at least dedicate a few hours to exploring this
museum.
Mexico City's
National Museum of Anthropology has 23 permanent exhibit halls. Archaeology
exhibits are located on the ground floor and ethnographic exhibits about
present-day indigenous groups in Mexico are on the upper level.
When you enter the museum, the rooms on the right hand side
show the cultures that developed in Central Mexico
and are organized in chronological order. Start on the right and make your way
around counter-clockwise to get a feel for how the cultures changed over time,
culminating in the Mexica (Aztec) exhibit, full of monumental stone sculptures,
of which the most famous is the Aztec Calendar, commonly known as the "Sun
Stone."
On the left of the entrance are halls devoted to other
cultural areas of Mexico.
The Oaxaca
and Maya rooms are also very impressive.
Several of the rooms have recreations of archeological
scenes: murals in the Teotihuacan exhibit and
tombs in the Oaxaca
and Maya rooms. This gives the chance to see the pieces in the context in which
they were found.
The museum is built around a large courtyard, which is a
nice place to sit when you want to take a break. The museum is big and the
collection is extensive, so be sure to set aside enough time to do it justice.
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Eventos semana: abril 29, 2013 - mayo 05, 2013
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Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology
http://www.visitmexico.com/en/anthropology-museum-in-mexico-city
How to make an Aztec Calendar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTLvKaonYNI
In this video I wil teach how to make an Aztec Calendar, you
can leave a comment, Thank you.
Bellas
Artes Palace
Mexico City
Epic murals by Diego Rivera and a Tiffany stained-glass
curtain are but two reasons to visit this architectural marvel. You won't want
to miss Mexico City's imposing Palacio de Bellas Artes (Bellas Artes
Palace), located about
seven blocks the west of the Zocalo, next to the Alameda Central Park.
Immediately you will see why this grandiose domed Palace is among the most
important of the city's myriad sites and attractions. Commissioned by President
Porfirio Diaz to replace the previous National Theater that was demolished in
1901, Italian architect Adamo Boari began the project in 1904.
Templo Mayor,
Mexico's Great
Aztec Empire
Mexico City
Archaeologists are still unearthing artifacts from the
Pre-Hispanic civilization at Templo Mayor in Mexico City's Zocalo. Under the hustle and
bustle of modern Mexico City lie the ruins of
the Pre-Hispanic Aztec capital, once known as Tenochtitlan. At the center of this ancient
empire was the Templo Mayor, the most important religious area for the Aztecs.
Archaeologists discovered it under the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral,
located in the Zocalo, in the mid-1900s and excavated in the 1970s. When the
Spanish Conquerors arrived, they destroyed the temples and built over the Aztec
empire.
Three Days in Mexico
City
Mexico City
A kaleidoscope of eras and mementos, of new experiences and
splendors from past centuries: that is Mexico
City. Here you can jump from one era to the next by
just walking across the street. From the mysterious remains of the Pre-Hispanic
towns found right in the city’s heart, such as the Templo Mayor, you can go to
the colonial era with its endless temples, beautiful houses, and patios with
arches and water fountains. At sunset, the best option is to get pampered at a
restaurant on the Condesa district, a neighborhood with a captivating Art
Noveau style; or at Coyoacan, a colonial neighborhood.
Chapultepec
Park Stroll
Mexico City
Discover monuments, botanical gardens, high flyers and the
world-renowned National Museum of Anthropology. Covering an area of more than
1,600 acres, Bosque de Chapultepec (Chapultepec
Park) is Mexico City's largest oasis. Chapultepec Park
is home to forests, lakes and several important sights and attractions, most of
which are located in the first section near the Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City's main
thoroughfare. Situated at the end of a long paved path near the main entrance
to the park, the Monumento a los Niños Heroes (Monument to the Boy Heroes) is
one of Mexico City's
most important monuments.
First Stop: The Zocalo
Mexico City
Begin your exploration of Mexico City in the heart of downtown, where
ancient and modern worlds intersect. The Zocalo is the ideal spot to begin your
sightseeing in Mexico City.
Once the main center of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan,
this is the beating heart of Mexico's
capital. Within a few meters you will discover pre-Hispanic ruins and majestic
colonial buildings. In the surrounding streets you will encounter a cross
section of Mexico City's
population: business executives, workers, and fashionistas, as well as vendors,
buskers and Aztec dancers. Tourists and locals alike wander these streets where
Mexico's
past and present intersect.
Mexico City's
Museo de Arte Popular
Mexico City
Learn about Mexico's
rich traditions, history and culture through the wonderful world of folk art.
Handicrafts and folk art, also known as popular art, play an important role in
the history and culture of Mexico
and are often representative of the country's various regions and indigenous
groups. The Museo de Arte Popular (Museum
of Popular Art) is
dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Mexican popular art. The Museum of Popular Art
is housed in a splendid Art Deco building in the heart of Mexico
City's Centro Historico (Historic Downtown) close to the Bellas Artes
Palace.
Go Bohemian in Roma and Condesa
Mexico City
Join the artsy cafe culture of these two vibrant
neighborhoods southwest of the historic downtown. The artsy, bohemian
neighborhoods of Roma and Condesa make up a mostly residential area of Mexico City located
southwest of the Centro Historico. They are separated from one another by Av.
Insurgentes; Condesa is located to the west of the avenue and Roma to the east.
Roma and Condesa offer a pleasant change of pace from Mexico City's busy downtown. Spend the day
wandering around the neighborhoods, taking in the tranquil atmosphere and
admiring the beautifully restored Art Deco architecture.
San Angel and Chimalistac
Mexico City
Get off the beaten path and discover unique museums, posh
estates, a vibrant Saturday market and a tranquil little gem. Mexico City's Secretary of Tourism recently
named the San Angel neighborhood a Magic Neighborhood. San Angel was once a
retreat for wealthy city residents. Cobblestone streets, plazas, gardens and
elegant estates are reminiscent of the neighborhood's rich colonial past. San
Angel is home to monuments, historic residences, a former Dominican monastery,
a cultural center housed in what was once a municipal palace and several
interesting museums.
Coyoacan and Casa Azul
Mexico City
Visit artist Frida Kahlo's former home and neighborhood with
its iconic Coyote Fountain. Coyoacan was among the first of the Mexico City's
neighborhoods to receive the Secretary of Tourism's Barrios Magicos (Magic
Neighborhoods) designation. Coyoacan's tree-lined cobblestone streets,
colonial-era estates hidden behind high walls and several interesting churches,
museums and artisans' markets make it one of the most pleasant places to visit
in the capital. Mid-morning is an excellent time to tour one of the
neighborhood's top attractions, La Casa Azul (The Blue House), the former home
of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
UNAM, Not Your Average
College
Mexico City
University City's main campus
in Mexico City
has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mexico City's
National Autonomous
University, the largest public
University in Mexico,
is a source of national pride. The University's main campus, or Ciudad
Universitaria (University City),
located southwest of the historic downtown in the Coyoacan borough, was designated
a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. The University City
campus is one of Mexico's
great architectural and cultural achievements of the 20th century and its
importance is recognized throughout Latin America.
Impressive modern architecture and artistic masterpieces by some of Mexico's
top muralists, including Diego Rivera, Juan O'Gorman and David Alfaro Siqueiros
are excellent reasons to visit.
A Cultural Tour of Mexico
City
Mexico City
Thanks to the great number of museums, monuments, traditional
neighborhoods, historical buildings and cultural centers, the Mexican capital
is the city where there is no space for boredom. For those who like history and
plastic arts, you just need to walk along the Historic Downtown and discover,
practically at every corner, a museum with interesting exhibitions. Music
lovers will not want to miss the shows at the Bellas Artes
Museum. Chapultepec Park,
with the National History Museum
at the Chapultepec Castle, and the National Anthropology
Museum, require a full
day of your vacation agenda.
Teotihuacan,
Place of the Gods
Mexico City
The ruins of Teotihuacan
archaeological site are among the most remarkable in Mexico. The Aztecs believed that
the gods created the universe in this ancient city that once flourished as the
epicenter of culture and commerce during Mesoamerica's
Classic period. Located about 30 miles north of Mexico City, it makes an ideal day trip for
history and anthropology buffs. The site was inhabited from around 200 B.C.
until its collapse almost one thousand years later. Teotihuacan is thought to have had a
population of about 200 thousand inhabitants at its peak.
Casa Estudio Luis Barragan
Mexico City
Visit the residence and workplace of Mexican architect Luis
Barragan and admire one of the 20th Century's most precious buildings. In the
Tacubaya neighbourhood, at number 12 of Calle General Francisco Ramirez, stands
an austere concrete façade that would pass unnoticed if not for its grand
stature. It is difficult to imagine that therein lies a 20th Century
architectural delight, which has been deserving of a number of national and
international prizes and which is visited by thousands of people every year.
Listen to Mexico
in the National Music Library
Mexico City
Do you want to immerse yourself in Mexican culture? In the
National Music Library, housed in a beautiful historic building, you will get
to know the very rich heritage of the country's music. Let us imagine a
portrait of Mexico: its landscapes, towns, colonial cities, artistic creations,
typical sweets, its choice of food… now, to complete the picture, let us add
folk songs which have portrayed daily life, official speeches, popular slogans,
radio soap operas, interviews and literary works, all of them in the voices of
their authors. No doubt these and many other sounds are an essential part of
the cultural wealth of the country.
Mexico City, World Heritage
City
Mexico City
One of the oldest cities in America,
Mexico City received the recognition of Heritage City
in 1987 due to its Historic Center and the Xochimilco National Park.
The Historic Center, called the heart of the city,
was recognized for its historical and cultural value, being a peerless example
of an urban settlement, and because it confirms the merger of two cultures in
its buildings, houses, streets and cathedral. Meanwhile, Xochimilco holds the
title of World Heritage Site due to its chinampas, which show the exceptional
work performed by its ancient inhabitants to build their habitat on a less than
favorable territory.
Chapultepec
Park: discover it at
night!
Mexico City
Chapultepec Park, located on the western side of Mexico City, receives thousands of people
daily. During the course of the day, this great lung of the city is teeming
with life: street vendors with their carts offering fried food, drinks, hot
dogs, candy, toys and balloons; children playing, couples strolling, some
people sit on benches, reading, and some others relax under the shade of the
trees. But the park has another facet known only to a few. At night, when the
crowds are gone, the only thing you hear is the sound of crickets and the wind
whistling through the trees.
Gastronomic Tours:
try “a little bit of everything”
Mexico City
Few places in the world offer such contrasting and diverse
dining options as Mexico City.
Here, in every corner, as well as in its finest restaurants, converge fresh
flavors from the sea, juicy northern style steaks, and exotic spices from the
south. Here, coexist 50 regional cuisines from all over the country, with their
own ingredients and procedures. In this city you can crave something every
hour. Some food experts have engaged in the task of creating tours during which
you can find the best and most representative culinary delights in this city.
What to touch in Mexico
City
Mexico City
Do you have children at home who are eager to touch, climb,
run and jump, but to whom you wish to offer an enriching experience? Take them
to a museum were they are not forbidden to touch everything being displayed and
where they can allow their imagination to run free. Take them to the Papalote
Children’s Museum located at Constituyentes 268, in the second section of Chapultepec, where playing, touching and learning are
essential requirements. Allow your children to coexist with dozens of other
children eagerly looking forward to having fun and learn through the
interactive exhibits.
Mexico City,
a conglomerate of flavors
Mexico City
The cuisine in the Mexican capital is as vast as it is rich
in flavors. There are so many currents converging at this place, it is
impossible to take them all in, in just a few days: there are luxurious places
for those trying to get up to date on the latest food trends, traditional
places to try typical food, markets and tianguis (open air markets) where you
will be able to taste pre-Hispanic Mexico. In all of these places you will find
tasty alternative for eating during Lent. One thing is certain: there is no
reason not to delight the palate.
What to smell in Mexico
City
Mexico City
Xochimilco, besides being famous for its canals and
trajinera boats, has one of the most traditional nurseries in the city. The
name of this area in Mexico City
is a toponym of Nahuatl origin which can be translated as “Place for the sowing
of flowers” or “Field of flowers”. Visit the Madreselva (Honeysuckle) Market,
one of the most traditional markets, which is located in Lomas de Tonalco,
calzada Xochimilco, Tulyehualco, where you will be able to find all kinds of
flowers, plants, shrubs and some other hard to obtain plants such as birch
trees.
What to Listen to in Mexico
City
Mexico City
If you want to learn about our country using your ears, you
must visit the Fonoteca Nacional (National Archive of Recorded Sound). Here,
the sound memory of the Mexican culture is stored, and you will be able to
listen to testimonies of its beliefs, speech patterns and rhythms that shape
the national identity. Visit the audio library, where you will have Access to
thousands of audio files, including music, political speeches, interviews and
much more. Immerse yourself in its reading room, where you will find hundreds
of audio-book titles, newspapers and specialized magazines.
What to See in Mexico
City
Mexico City
If you are staying to the south of the city, near Coyoacan,
you must visit the recently remodeled Cineteca Nacional (National Film
Archive), located at the Mexico-Coyoacan Avenue number 359, where, in addition
to being one of the best offerings in art films at affordable prices, it now
has a new Gabriel Figueroa outdoor forum, where spectators can enjoy free films
and other exhibitions. The remodeling of the cineteca included the creation of
green areas, renovated movie theaters, new technology, a film museum,
video-library and a restoration laboratory.
What to taste in Mexico
City
Mexico City
A delicious tradition which coincides with Holy Week is the
Sherbet Fair in Santiago Tulyehualco, in Xochimilco. This year it will be held
from March 23rd to April 1st, and you will be able to enjoy its delicious
sherbets, homemade, with 100 percent natural ingredients. The fair has its
roots in pre-Hispanic times, when the first Xochimilcas only offered this
delicacy to high priests. In ancient Tlatelolco customers could find sherbet,
which at that time was a luxury item for which a high price of up to 20 cocoa
seeds had to be paid.
San Juan Market: only for demanding palates
Mexico City
Located right in the downtown historic center, the San Juan market,
officially called Ernesto Pugibet, is over 150 years old. It began as a modest
“tainguis”, with merchandise spread on the ground, and is now one of the most
popular markets in the city. It is visited by those who are looking for gourmet
products, exotic ingredients or imported food. In short: what is unique about
this market is that here you can find delicacies that are not sold anywhere
else. Among the most popular stalls is La Jersey, where you will be warmly
greeted by Perla and Celso.
Xochimilco Market: finger licking good
Mexico City
To the south of Mexico City,
in the heart of the Xochimilco neighborhood, sits one of the most traditional
markets of Mexico City.
To tour it from start to finish is an activity the locals carry out every day,
but an unusual experience for visitors. Venture into it and become seduced by
its colorful fruits, it food stands, its immense variety of plants and flowers,
its toys and everything being sold in its corridors. To walk along the long
main corridor of Xochimilco market is a rich cultural experience, and,
undoubtedly the best way to get close to the local gastronomic tradition
President Obama Reaffirms the United States-Mexico
Relationship
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/05/03/president-obama-reaffirms-united-states-mexico-relationship
President Obama spoke to the people of Mexico at the National Anthropology Musuem about
the "impressive progress of today’s Mexico," which includes the
country's deepinging democracy and strengthening economy.
And because of all the dynamic progress that's taking place
here in Mexico, Mexico is also
taking its rightful place in the world, on the world stage. Mexico is standing up for democracy not just
here in Mexico
but throughout the hemisphere. Mexico is sharing expertise with neighbors
across the Americas.
When they face earthquakes or threats to their citizens, or go to the polls to
cast their votes, Mexico
is there, helping its neighbors. Mexico has joined the ranks of the
world’s largest economies. It became the
first Latin American nation to host the G20.
"Just as Mexico is being transformed, so are
the ties between our two countries," President Obama said.
As President, I’ve been guided by a basic proposition -- in
this relationship there’s no senior partner or junior partner; we are two equal
partners, two sovereign nations. We must work together in mutual interest and
mutual respect. And if we do that both Mexico and the United States will prosper.
Remarks by President Obama and President Pena Nieto of Mexico in a
Joint Press Conference
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/05/02/remarks-president-obama-and-president-pena-nieto-mexico-joint-press-conf